League-position context
Qingdao Huanghai rank8th
Tianjin Teda rank4th
Qingdao Huanghai points4
Tianjin Teda points12
Qingdao Huanghai: #8 ยท 4 pts ยท GD -11
10 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 8 pts from safety.
Tianjin Teda: #4 ยท 12 pts ยท GD +1
2 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.